Johnston County Public Schools

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month!!!🥳🥳 This year's theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. Every March, we honor the resilience, courage, and achievements of the women who made a difference in the past – and those shaping history today. #WomensHistoryMonth

🔎Clue in to School Breakfast!🔍 That's the theme for the 2025 National School Breakfast Week! It's no mystery that the JCPS School Nutrition team at Glendale-Kenly Elementary School worked hard to bring the fun and excitement of mystery-solving into the cafeteria. Each breakfast-goer was given a nutritional education booklet and a small plastic magnifying glass to clearly see the benefits of a healthy breakfast. 🍎🍌 There was also a photo booth 📸, games, and prizes!!!🏆 Thank you to the JCPS School Nutrition team for their efforts to make this an unforgettable event! #NSBW25

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

🎼"United Through Music"🎼 That is the theme for the 40th Music In Our Schools Month!!! Since 1985, this annual month-long celebration has been when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bring music into the lives of students every day. We are continually grateful to our dedicated music educators who teach our students not just how to play and read music, but also how it can bring people together and foster a sense of belonging!🎶🎵 #UnitedThroughMusic

Extra! 📣Extra!📣 Read all about it!!! Jenny Jones was named the JCPS 2025 School Social Worker of the Year!!!👏👏👏 Jones was awarded Social Worker of the Year at the JCPS Student Services celebration of School Social Work Month. She was chosen for the honor because of her purposefulness, tenacity, and drive centered around impacting her students' success. The celebration included guest speakers from Johnston County Emergency Services and NC Public Schools. We are in constant awe of these professionals and their impact on student success! They truly practice ❤"Compassion + Action"❤!! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🎺Sound the trumpets! 🎺The annual job fair was a triumph!!! More than 200 job seekers attended the JCPS annual job fair with 16 people signing early contracts for the 2025-2026 school year! "This event not only enhanced recruitment efforts but also fostered connections that are likely to lead to improved educational outcomes for students through the addition of passionate and qualified staff.” -Shelley Siegert, JCPS Director of Recruitment and Retention. To see a full list of job openings, click here: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/hr #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

💡Time to shine a light on the "Magic of the Middle"!!!💡 March is Middle Level Education Month! 🏫 The quality of students’ middle school experience substantially affects their overall sense of well-being and their chances for high school completion and post-secondary success. Simply put, creating successful middle schools is crucial for the success of our students. #MiddleLevelEducationMonth

Jackson Byrd, a 4.25 GPA student-athlete, has spent the past 4 years achieving greatness inside and outside of the classroom. Prior to graduating early and beginning his career at East Tennessee State University the football phenom broke many state records and led the Cleveland High football program to an exciting era of gridiron excellence. Take a look as JCPS Athletic Director Josh Plisko sits with Jackson and his father, Ken Byrd, Area Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools, to discuss various aspects of this extraordinary journey! Check out the video here: https://bit.ly/3Dtqh6x #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

❤March is Social Work Month!!!❤ Social workers are changing the world—one compassionate act at a time! Thank you to our incredible team of social workers for the tireless effort, compassion, and dedication they bring to their work every single day. Your commitment is making a lasting difference in the lives of our students!🌟 #SWMonth2025 #CompassionPlusAction

🩸March is American Red Cross Month!!!🩸 Every March the American Red Cross celebrates its mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. The organization honors the heroes who dedicate their lives to serving the wounded, disaster-struck, or traumatized in any catastrophe. Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope, from helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to delivering training to save lives and supporting military communities. The American Red Cross is there when help can’t wait!❤ #AmericanRedcrossMonth

🎶 Cue the Pomp and Circumstance!!! 🎶 We are excited to announce the Class of 2025 graduation dates!🎓 For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school. View the JCPS Graduation Information page here: https://bit.ly/4bkNVyG

📣 Today’s the Day! 📣 🚨The JCPS Job Fair is happening this morning at 📍Smithfield-Selma High from ⏰ 9 AM - 12 PM. Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children's lives?🌟 Join Johnston County Public Schools and explore exciting career opportunities! With competitive pay, state benefits, and room for growth, JCPS is the place to be! It’s not too late—stop by or register now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you soon! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🚨 The JCPS Job Fair is TOMORROW! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join Johnston County Public Schools! 🎉 📅 When? Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Where? Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time? 9 AM - 12 PM Why JCPS? ✔ Competitive pay ✔ State health benefits ✔ Career growth opportunities ✔ A fantastic place to work & live! 📢 It’s not too late—register now! Scan the QR code or sign up here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair See you there! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko

🥳📚Congratulations to Riverwood Elementary School, our 2025 Battle of the Books Elementary Champions!!!📚🥳 The runner-up was the Pine Level Elementary School team, with Selma Elementary School taking home third place! Battle of the Books is an annual competitive academic endeavor in which students read 16 books from the NCSLMA Elementary Battle of the Books list. Then, students are asked questions on key details and events from each novel. Teams from 23 elementary schools tested their knowledge, and after several rounds and a few tiebreakers, Riverwood Elementary was announced the winner. They move on to the regional competition on April 5, 2025, at Corinth-Holders Elementary. Congratulations to ALL of the teams!!!👏👏 Keep reading!!!📖 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

🌟 Looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? ✅ 💡 Passionate about making a difference in children's lives? ✅ Johnston County Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair—and you're invited! 🎉 📅 When? Saturday, March 1, 2025 📍 Where? Smithfield-Selma High School ⏰ Time? 9 AM - 12 PM JCPS offers: ✔ Competitive salaries ✔ State health benefits ✔ Career growth opportunities ✔ A thriving community to work & live in! 📢 Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code or register today: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2025jobfair We can’t wait to meet you! 😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

👏🥳Congratulations to Johnston Early College Academy!!!🥳👏 📚They are the JCPS 2025 Battle of the Books Champions!!!📚 Second place went to West Johnston High, with Smithfield-Selma High bringing home third! Nine high school teams participated in the competition, and two tiebreaker rounds decided the winning team. Great job to each team, and remember this year's motto, "One More Chapter".🔖📖 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

"JCPS is proud to partner with the Partnership for Children of Johnston County in providing Kindergarten Readiness Nights for soon-to-be kindergarteners! During the event, children will engage in many fun activities including touring a school bus, practice line etiquette, indulge in learning stations and more. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten soon, you definitely want to attend! See graphic for more details! ¡JCPS se enorgullece de asociarse con la Partnership for Children del condado de Johnston para ofrecer Noches de Preparación para el Kinder a los futuros estudiantes de kinder! Durante el evento, los niños participarán en muchas actividades divertidas, como recorrer un autobús escolar, practicar la formación en fila, disfrutar de estaciones de aprendizaje y mucho más. Si tienes un niño que pronto ingresará a kinder, ¡definitivamente querrás asistir! Consulta el gráfico para más detalles."

JCPS is hosting a free Spring Community Resource fair for our district's families on March 28th from 4pm-7pm at the AG Glenn building in Smithfield. Many local agencies and businesses will be there sharing resources available for free in our community! We will have free pizza and door prizes. Join us to discover how to support your students and connect with local resources that include literacy, mental health and more! See you on March 28 from 4pm - 7pm at the AG Glenn Building in Smithfield. For more information or to RSVP, use this link - http://bit.ly/3CsNFko